A/N: My hand slipped...

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"Hello! You have reached the voice mail of Erza Scarlet. Please leave a message after the beep and I will be sure to get back to you as soon as possible. Thank you and have a great day!"

The message ended and a long beep came soon after.

"Hey Erza. Sorry for not calling earlier. I know you're busy at the moment but I... I just wanted to hear your voice." Jellal spoke into the phone.

"We finished the job. Sooner than expected and, well, I wanted to tell you that... I'm sorry."

He tried to swallow.

"I'm sorry I can't keep my promise. I'm not coming home."

"We took down the dark guild but it took us a while to realise that they had a self destruct lacrima installed in the building. They also locked down the building. There is no way out. We're trapped here."

A beat of silence passed before he spoke once again.

"I'm sorry I won't be able to buy you the strawberry cake I promised you."

Another moment of silence.

"Could you do me a favour please? I know your birthday is coming up and so I bought you a gift. I thought that I would give it you when I get back but..."

"There is a small box in the first drawer next to the bed. I hope you like the ring. I remember you told me that you really liked that diamond ring that was on display at the jewellery store."

"God I really wish I could hug you right now. But I want you to know that I will always be with you. No matter what."

"Thank you for forgiving me. For being there for me. For believing in me when even I didn't. For giving me the strength and courage to move on and atone for my sins. For being my path of light. Thank you for everything. And I hope that you will find it in your heart to forgive me for this.

"I love you. No matter how many times I tell you it will never be enough."

A sigh.

"Times running out. Just let me say this one last time."

"I love you Erza Scarlet. Forever and always."

A/N: sorry not sorry.

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